Machines and Process Technology
for the Feed milling Industry

Aim of course

Participants will focus on the practical aspects of machinery and process technology —covering productivity, plant accuracy, hygiene, quality, and energy consumption— and will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process stages in a compound feed production plant.

Topics

• Aspiration:
  Basics, calculations
• Batch mixing plant:
  Plant layouts, mixing cycle diagram, proportioning
• Size-reduction:
  Grinding systems, product influences, particle size distribution chart, calculations
• Mixing:
  Accuracy, homogeneity test, liquid addition
• Hygienizing:
  Steam conditioning, thermal processes
• Compacting:
  Pelleting process, extrusion process, product influences, machine parameters, application of expanders and extruders
• Drying/Cooling:
  Basics, influencing parameters
• In all sections:
  Explanation of operating and working principles, directly at the corresponding equipment
• Test methods
• Field trips